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The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-03

a man? We do not know Thomas
and can have no personal feeling
in the case; but in common with all
good citizens, we feel an interest in
the good order Of society. As one
citizen we enter our solemn protest
against such abuse of the par
doning power. 1t is not the severi-
ty of punishment more than the
certainty OF it, that restraints crime.
Woe betide us if it comes to be
thought that any criminal, with
friends who can reach the Govern
or's ear, may expect release from
punishment. 1t may be that the
Governor does not know the effect
Of his actions on the public. Some
one should inform him for the pub.
lie good. The feeling is growing
that the Chief Executive is but wax
in the hands of the corrupt and
dangerous elements of society. A
little later mob law will disgrace
the State, as it always does when
confidence in the constituted au-
thorites is destroyed. We write
these lines with plan, but we can
not hold our peace.-BapttSt Rec
ord.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-03

1t is with sincere regret that we
nre called upon to chronicle the
death OF DR.. NJ. G. johnson, of
Franklin county, which sad event
ocucurred at his home on January
23rd. He was staunch, true friend
of The LEADER and it's Editor, and
we we'll remember meeting him at
the Circuit Court in Mcadville last
September, in high spirits and robust
health, as We then thought the
handsomest and best preserved man
for his years we had ever seen. Dr.
johnson WAS quite a conspicuous
figure in franklin county and had
occupied several important public
positions, the last we believe being
that OF representative in the legis-
lature from his county, which high
Office he lillea with great credit to
himself and satisfaction TO his con-
stituency. Had he survived, he
would undoubtedly have been the
choice of his county men for the
State Senate at the ensuing election
10 his sorrowing relatives we tender
our profoundest sympathy.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-03
COULDN'T HEAR 1T THUNDER

an interesting letter from Mr. John w Wa
uperIh' endent OF Dekalb Pauper Home. weeks {,
From feeling Of gratitude and a a.u,-
0eheuI DINERS, voluntarily make this sta,s Ie 10
! nave great reasons TO be :thankfnI tbst hehi.
heaId OF u. b. B.. as I know what a a. ever
mas 6een 70 me. have suffered with BrSnnHg "
a ,a ~ . nuinoet OF years. Six months 81
was taken with a severe pain in INV rirh ago
which In few DAYS began To ,liscbar,ta' ght ear,
with terrible and almost unbe lrabie nI.atter,
snd all sorts OF noises in my head h EMULATION
alIer Lne Goillnencem ent of discharge ana "a.
IN ny ear began 10 grow dear ami in "a ahu pain
was SO deaf that coald not near ,bi, ~ weeks
was then compelled to use cOnversa,tI,
and II was often that could NOT bsas IN TUBE,
,noe; tnen commenced taking b. . In1
the running OF my ear ceased rnuntD, %, ahi
weeks, and can now hear without tba lug IN I'VE
/ general health has improved palnitati onoe. NV
anu Ieel IKE a new being, ana appreciate ~
the dement's have received from r r. ' t me
IN htlanIa,Ga.) w'th gratitude to God an ,ble
tullness TO the prOprietOrs for such 49,, 'iahk-
with deafne IS and catarrh TRY it ,ss a.lltct-'l
ITS use snd you will be convinc ed n, t ere IN
, JOHN W. WFFES
superintendent DeKalb Palmer ~
Decatur. Ga, May !, 1856. Po' hohe.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-03
Why Thomas Was Pardoned.

The above question has been thu
theme of much discussion and, sine,
Gov. Lowry action in the premises
has been seriously citicised b,
many, The Post deemed it only
proper to publish the reasons which
decided him in this exercise Of The
pardoning power. Accordingly one
of its represent atlves interviewed
Attorney General Miller yesterday
evening and obtained from him the
following explanation.
The pardon was granted at the
solicitation Of leading citizens Of
Sharkey county, supported by the
recommendation of the Attorney
General and other officials, who were
acquainted with the facts in the
case. The petition was also sup
ported by the statements of the
Superintendent and the Physician
of the Penitenliary, that Thomas
was hopeless invalid, his lungs
being nearly gone, and by an atfi
davit from a citizen Of repute in
Sharkey county, that on the day
preceding the killing Murphy had
asserted his attention of killing
Thomas as he would dog, which
indicated that Thomas had only
anticipated his enemy's action.
Thomas, it was stated also, was in
an irresponsible condition from
drink at the time Of the shooting.
eroreover, it is said that the prison
is the only son of widowed
mother, who is heart broken by
his misfortunes, and that he was
a mere boy at the time OF the shoot
ing.
For these reasons, said Mr. Miller,
the Governor being convinced that il
the present evidence in the prison
ers favor had been produced at his
trial the verdict would have been
favorable TO him-granted the par
don.
Things are coming to a fine pass
in Mississippi to Ire sure, when
drunkenness is assigned by the
Chief officials of the State as an
extenuallng circumstance for the
commission of murder and the
granting ofpardon ! Nothing bet
ter could be expected, however, of
u Governor ard an Attorney
General who, not content with turn
ing loose the red handed murder
ers of their own State, should at
tempt, as these two officials did 8
lew months ago, to enlarge their
exploits in this line by saving Ford
and Murphy, two gallows- deserving
wretches OF Louisiana.
1t is needless to add that the
reasons assigned by the Attorney
General for the pardon of Thomas
will not be accepted as sufficient by
the people Of Mississippi who wish
10 see the majesty of the law upheld.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-03
Wonderful Cures.

w. D. Hoyt & Co., Wholesale and Re-
tail Druggists of Rome, Ga, says: We
have been selling DR.. Kings New Dis
covery, Electric Bitters and Bucklen's
Salve, for Two years. Have never handled
remedies that sell as we'll, or give such
universal satisfaction. There have been
some wonderful cures effected by these
medicines in this city. Several cases OF
pronounced Consumption have been en-
tirely cured by use of few bottles of DIR.
Kings New Discovery, taken in connec-
ton with Electric BitteIs. We guaran-
tee them always.
Sold by I. I. Meade Il Co.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-03

Mai Sessions, President OF tn.
Penitentiary Board Of Control, has
our thanks for pamphlet contain
ing the new rules and regulations
adopted by the Board for the gov.
eminent of the convicts under the
new lease. If these rules are en-
forced by the Board Of Control and
the Superintendent of the Peniteu-
tiary, they will go far toward cor
rccting the abuses which have made
the convict leasing system in Missis-
sippi notorious and Infamous.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-03

Every now and then we see an am
bitous and entcrprising young man
endeavor to support both a saloon
and a family. And when once he
enters the fruillcss struggle, he
strives long and hard /" maintain
them both--but he never succeeds.
One of them always fails to be sup
ported, and suffers and starves--and
this 10 always the family, and not
the saloon. that he fails to support
and keep from suffering and want.
-NeU MiSsiSSiPPtdn.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-03
Notice tor Publication
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, Miss, !

LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, Miss, }
january g. 1857.
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice OF his Intention
TO make final PROOF in support of his LAIN ami
that said proof will he made before the Judge
or in his absence, the Clerk of the Chanrery
Court, Lawrence County. at Monticello, Mss
on Fe6raary l2th, 1887, VIZ: Andrew J. rarhHt-
ton, Homestead No. I199a, for the sex sell
section 3d. township north. range / east. and
VIZ nwA4 section 4, and ne or ne or section 5,
township north range II east
He names the following " illnesses to proye his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation of,
said land, viz:
j. J. RenfrOe, Y. L. Sstrunk. J. G. Sisrrunk
L Baldwell, all of Monticello, Lawrence coun-
ty, Miss. JAS d. STEW ART
oW Register
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-03
BRIGHT,S DISEASE

~, ! have been been sufferer from Kidney an,
Bladder troubles for several years / hsva aIo
had what is termed BrIghtis Disease a ny Idtey
had considerable swelling of my legs and sI,a..
ness OF breath. The urea has poisoned ms
also also secured and am using (B. b. Bj Iot,nI,.
quickly, ana am delighted with its etferts '7y
ma previously used large quantity OF yaPio,
advertised remedies, and several eminent nh rui
the top. JOHN " NApTTSes al
Rock Creek, Ala, May {, 1856. -Ai'i l'-
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-03

The State Ledger has started a
Confederate monument fund, and
heads the list with 800. 1t will en-
dcavor to raise $4,000, and asks
that everyone interested In the good
cause forward their subscription,
which will be duly acknowledged
through its columns. 1t is a com
menable undertaking for a worthy
oil j"ct.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-03
Notice TOR Publication.


LAND OFFICE At JACKSON, Miss
~, FEBRUARY 3, 1857 :
NOTICE is hereby given that the folio vino
named settler has hled notice of hIs intentiep
u. On MAKE nhal PROOF IN support of his claim AMI
that said proof Will he made before the Jmdoa AZ
IN MS absence the Clerk of the Chancery .,ourt
Lawrence county, at Monticello, Miss Marr6
10. 1881, VIZ Albert ID mpier, Homestead No
lOl9s Tor the sela SEX section 81 and ne ar ma
or scion q, township 9 north, range 20 west
He names the following witnesses to prove b ia
continuous residence upon and cultivation of
SAID land, VIZ: W.
Randall Satt0n, Robert Morris. John Rom
ner, Joe Weathersby, all of Hebron, Lawrence
county, Miss.
JAS. D. STEWART,
o" Register.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-03
Notice tor Publication.
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON. Miss. 4

LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON MISS
January Is, S3T. (
Notice Is hereby given that the following =
named settler has filed notice of his intention to
make final proof in support of his claim. and
that said proof will be mace before the Judge, or
in his absence the Clerk Of the Chancery Court
Lawrence county, at Monticello. Miss en- Feb
ruary Is, 1887, viz: Handy Powell, Homestead
No. 14207 for the neAl nwA section u.s. township
north, range 10 west.
He names the following witnesses 10 provo
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
CT said LAM, VIZ:
Amos Walker, Levi Dampeer, Frank Rogers
Dave Newsom, all of Hebron P. o., Lawrence
county, Miss.
JAS. D. STEWART,
CIV Register.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-03

AS the attorney Of Thomas, Mr.
Miller could not, before jury OF
his coun,rynen and the Supreme
Court, keep him from being sent to
the Penitcntiary for life; hut as At
torncy General and the chef law
officer of Mississippi, he recon-
mends and secures his pardon
What a commentary for q State
official
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-03
HAND-B00K#0F i PROHIBITION
Bishop CHAS. B. GALLOWAY, D.
Specially designed for Circulation in
the State of Mississippi.

Treats the subject in its constitutional,
legal, civil, commercial and moral as
poets. 1t is a pamph of nearly 100
pages bristles with facts, and has been
highly endorsed by leading newspapers
and Prohibitionists.
On sale by sherman * Davis and L. L.
Meade & Co., rookhaven, Miss.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-03

Ben Jones was capital fellow,
But he was SO cOnfoundedly sallowi
That his friends all forsook him.
Fen his sweet heart she shook him,
Which made poor Ben loudly below.
Now Ben hada friend named McQueens,
Who told him to take SMITHS BILE
BEANS,
And now he's as rosy, as any pink posey,
And has married q woman of means.
Bile Beans will clear the complexion,
and sweeten the brealn. 25 c.per bottle.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-03

Gov. Lowry assigns as one of the
reasons for pardoning Thomas that
prominent citizens of Sharkey Co.
pctilion.d for it. The signatures
of thousands of prominent citizens
to a petition r. questing the Cover
nor to resign, could be obtained,
but We very much mistrnst his
granting the rcquest.-hCscfnsho
Star.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-03
Notice for Publication.
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, Miss

LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON Nrss ,
February ?, 1857
Notice is hereby given that the following
named setter mas hled notice OF his intention to
make final proof IN support Of his claim. and thSt
said,proOf will be made before the Judge or in his
absence the Clerk of the Chancery Court. Ia"
renee county, at Monticello, Miss, on Ma h
i, 1881, VIZ : Mary Ballard, widow of Simeon
Ballard, deceased, Homestead No. 1873 for the
W. sen and sen sw4 section %, township q
no tn, range 10 west.
continuous residence upon, and cultivation of
said land, viz ~
J.J. Gait, Jesse King, q. NJ. G, Lambert T. p
Jones' all OF Modtlcello p. o., Lawrence COUNTY
JAS. D. STEWART,
CIV pan,s,ar
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-03

Our young friends Vivian and
Homer Byrd contemplate starting
a paper in Brookhaven at an early
day to he known as the Brookhaven
News. They are spriShtly and de
serving yong men, and have our
best wishes in their new enterprise.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-03
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, Miss. !

LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON Miss
January 6, 1887. !
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice Of his ntention to
make hnal proof in su ppOrt OF his CLAIM and
That said proof Will be made before the Judge or
in his aDser ce. the Clerk of the Chancery Cours.
Lawrence county. at Monticello Miss, on
February H. 1857. viz : Malcolm G. McRaneV
Homestead No. 1851 for the nei, mel, sec &C.
township north, range 10 west
He names the following witnesses to prove l!a
continuous residence upon, and cultivation of
said land, W.:
II. P. Harvey, B. F. Polk, Levy Harvey, steve
blackman, all Of BlOuntvllle, Lawrence county,
Miss
JAS. d. STEWART,
OW RCpistRF
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-03

Between an over-clemPnt Govern
or on the one hand and mobocracv
on the other. poor Mississippi is in
a pitiahe condition and knows not
which wav to turn. AS well he be
tween the devil and the deep blue
sea.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-03

Attorpey-Gcneral Miller comes
forward and says he told Lowry TO
nardon Thomas. We'll, the State
has little cause 10 b" proud Of her
Atiorney-General; that's all.-HoS-
siaSkO Star.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-03

When Gov. Lowry signed the
document which made free man
OF Thomas, every murderer and
thug en- the broad State Of Missis
sippi reached out his bloody hand
and said: Shake! Dear Bob
Meridian NeWS.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-03
WORKING CIASSES%AsT TT EdS plsPaf.

ed 10 furnish ali classes with employment %
home the whole of the time. OF lot theI a.appie
Persons OF either sex easily earn from o. &c he
TO IS 90 per evening. and proportional sun noys
dpvotiug all their time to the ouslhess rsat AZ
who see this NAV send their address, anu Vs. 81
thehusiness, we make this Offer; 10 sIGr 10
are not well satisfied we will send one iIl,s "a
and outnt free. Address GEoRGs STISsoS q S Ev"
Portland Me. UN|N
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-03

All Who desire full information abou, thu
Sause ann cure Or Blood Polsons, ScrofuIa and
ScfoIuious Swehings, Ulcers, Sores, Rken%1a
tlsm, Kidney Complaints, Catarrh, etc can ss
cure by mail free, copy Of our 80 n,os on iti So
traIed BOOK OF wonders, filed with the mns,
known. "eloIs
Address, BLOOD BALM CO.,
NJ no, Atlanta Ca
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-03

Throw no obstacle in the way OF
the darkry's going to the Swamp if
he wants 10 go. Rather, sing q
h,mn and welcome his departure"
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-03

To go through the ordeal of confine'
ment without Mothers Friend after once
using it; have used it in numbers of cases
worth its weight in gold, writes ply
stefan. Address Bradtield Regulator Co.,
Atlanta, Ga. ii
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-03

Senator WalIhall has our thanks
for Il copy of Senator Berks speech
on the Inter. State Commerce Bill.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-03

Kohlman's Great Cash House is now
filled with a large and remarkably cheap
stock of desirable goods, all purchased for
spot cash, and must be sold in order to
make room for new arrivals.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-03
Ex-Governor Hubbard Says.

AUSTIN, TEXAS, March 3, 1882.
Mr.. A. X. HAWKES.: Dedr Sir am
much pleased with the pantscopic glasses
you so perfectly adapted to my eyes; with
them l am enabled TO read, as in my
youth, the finest print with the greatest
ease. cheerfully recommend them tn
the public. Respectfully,
Il. b. HUBBARD,
Ex-Governor of Texas minister to Japan,
All eyes lifted and fit guaranteed at
I. 7. Meade & Co.'S, Brookhaven.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-03

Nalty claims he has the best assortment
of both staple and fancy groceries in town
and guarantees satisfaction.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-03

The firm of Barksdale d Mcneil,
Of Yazno City, have failed.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-03
ANNOUNCEMENT.
For Representative.
We are authorized to- announce
~ MANWEII

rs q candidate for Representative Of Lin
coin county ut the November election :;
subject to the decision of the people at
the polls.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-03

Itch, Prairie Mango, and scratches of
every kind cured in 30 minutes by Wool
fords Sanitary Lotion. Use no other.
This never fails. Sold by Dr. A. Lewen-
thai, Druggist, Brookhavcn, Miss.
feb lily.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-03

For children and ladies' hats you can do
no better than at kohlman's.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-03

They are all put f'uU measure.
They are for sale by nearly all
dealers. If your merchant don't
keep them send the money to us
and we will send you the goods per
express prepaid. Address,
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-03
City TdE- Payers.

My books are now open for the receP1,
ton of City Taxes for the year 1856. All
persons interested will please take notice
accordingly. A. HURST,
Marshal and City Tax-COliector.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-03
TROPICAL n
| MEDICINE Gu

These medicines are all from
formulas of noted physicians of
the South, and have been tested
in sicknesses prevailing in the
South for over thirty years. They
are prepared with care from best
possible material and are warranted
as reDroSented
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-03

An agricultural and fruit-grow.
ers society has been organized at
Summit with the following officers
J. II. Mills, president; David r.
May, vice president; DR.. r. w.
Moore, secretary, and G. w. Beam,
treasurer.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-03
Notice for Publication,

JAS. D. STEWART.
wv ReRlsher
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-03

Messrs. D. G. Patterson and f. II
Thompson are candidates for Mayo
of Wcsson, and Messrs. g. B. Null
Inns, w. II. Galloway and j.
Cable candidates for Marsha
The election takes place March 5tl
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Alexandria Affair.".


NOT THE NAN.-There was 4 general repOrt here
yesterday afternoon that "BIly" Williams
charged with the murder OF Policeman Arnold.
had been captured in Washington and brought
here, and throngS gathered for awhile at the sta
uon-nouSe, out IL turned out that the man ar
rested was stranger charged with stealing a
watch from Matte Taylor, and who gave his
name as l. h. Thomas.
NEW BUILDINGs.-The building season here has
opened quite well. A fine modern residence Is
now being finished by Architect John Lambdin on
Washington, near Prince street. Mr.W. +. Vincent
has contract for three fine modern brick dwell
lngs on Pitt street. between King and Prince
street. MI. Gibson has number OF houses in
charge, as has Mr. Lyles, and S. b. Stoutenburg.
builder, has some nineteen houses In various
stages OF progress
1HE BRADDocK HousE-The long continued i'm
DrO8ho as 10 the control or the BraddOck House
between Mr. Dorsey and Mr.. Robbins has now
oeen terminated Mr.. Dorsey has left the house
IL Is understood that the managers OF the Arrow
OF the hotel.
NOrEs.-Lee Camp Confederate Veterans held q
meeting last night at the Columbia engine house
anu transacted some routine business ouly-The
Aiexahoria reform club was called together at its
ro0iiis Itas night out being without quorum was
adjourned until next Monday night-The INT
versity school Club, OF Petersburg Va. has been
added 10 the entries Tor the Old Dominion regatta
here ON the Attn OF July next.-The children's
day services at the NJ. r. church YESTERDAY melted
s7S.50.-The Catholic Beneficial society holds .
special meeting at Its hall to-night-Grand Chief
Templar Miller Is TO lecture ut the Odd Felows
Hall to-night.-The funeral OF Geo c. Miller.
who died from the effects OF injuries received in
the railroad shops here took place yesterday even
ing from the home OF his father on Patrick street
Some trouble at disreputable house on North
Lee street Is leading to another OF the movements
which have been made here from time TO time In
rid the community OF such houses.
The losses by IRE during May are placed at $40.
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THE DEAD SUNDAY LAW.
Commissioner Webb Glad that Il
Court Has Settled the Question.

swell, am glad that the matter is settled and
the court has decided that the law is invalid said
Commissioner Webb to STAR reporter to-day, In
reference TO the decision or the Court in General
Term, yesterday, that the Sunday law OF 1864 is
Invalid 81 shall now draw my pen through that
ordinance" he continued. "It's always best In
these cases that test be made"
The Commissioners do not seem seriously affected
by their set back, the contrary they act II a
load had been removed from their shoulders. A
point raised at the District offices this morning
was whether or not the amendments relating 10
the sale OF newspapers and the running OF hacks,
hackney coaches. and cabs on sunday were at
1eCted by this decision. But reference to Webb'S
Digest and other law books made IL appear that
these amendments were not affected, and are a.
much in force now ever. It may be safely said
that the Commissioners Will make no further effort
to enforce the sunday laws except in case OF bar
rooms. IL Il not likely that there Will be an at
tempt to enforce the law OF lS43 although the
commissioners have taken official action or had
conference upon the question what shall be done,
nor Will they until Commissioner Ludlow returns
the city.
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Anluselllenls.

ALBACGH'S OPERA HOUSE.-The summer opera
company at this house last night sang ''The
Mikado' in thoroughly enjoyable manner. Mr.
MOntegriffO, who was the original NaaEi-Poo in
sydney Ro,enfeldS company at the Union Square
Theater, New York, was heard TO better advantage
in that part than In anything he has done hereto
fore. His opening solo was warmly redemanded.
Mr.. BrOderick was a capital Poo Bah and his fine
voice rendered the music admirably. Walter
Allen caused much laughter by his capers as
hO- no. The NikadO OF Mr.. solomon was salts
factory, and Miss Rose Leighton, though nervous
and uncertain OF herself, won couple Of encoreS
by her singing IN the role OF Kotishd Miss Primer
made a fairly satisfactory Yum Yum, singing the
opening solo in the second act very we'll. The
opera was nicely mounted and went with smooth
ness and spirit.
NATIONAL THEATER.-The summer opera season
opens at this house tonight with ''NanOn."
HARRIS BIJOU THEATKR.-"BOund to Succeed
proved TO be a drama with many features and in
cidentS calculated to interest an audience. and it
Was very well received. 1t will run through the
week.
KERNANs THEATER.-Av very good and sufficiently
diversified program of variety acts was given at
this house last night. The orchestral concerts in
the summer garden continue attractive feature.
THE PANORAMA or the second battle OF Bull Run
continues 10 be well patrOniZed.
HUFFMANS DINE CIRCUS Will pitch its tents on
the old baseball grounds on Thursday and remain
there for a few DAYS.